DO-254 Military Certification

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The Benefits of ConsuNova’s DO-254 Military Certification Services

Strengthen your hardware processes, ensure mission readiness, and meet military Avionics standards.

More than helping you meet regulatory requirements, ConsuNova’s comprehensive DO-254 Military Certification ensure robust, mission-ready hardware solutions for any and all defense and aerospace applications.

What you’ll get from ConsuNova’s DO-254 Certification Services:

Enhanced Mission Assurance: Rely on a certification process that meets DO-254 Military Certification objectives, ensuring operational success in challenging environments.
Reduced Certification Risk: Comprehensive oversight identifies hardware design or process gaps early, bolstering confidence in final audits or reviews.
Knowledge Transfer: Our experts work closely with your engineering teams, elevating your in-house capability to manage future DO-254 and military compliance requirements.

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How We Support Your DO-254 Military Certification

Military avionics projects demand the highest levels of rigor and resilience. Our tailored approach to DO-254 Military Certification ensures that every aspect of your hardware development lifecycle—from requirements definition to final audits—is addressed with thorough planning, expert guidance, and proven best practices.

Gap Analysis & Action Plan

Start by assessing your current processes against DO-254 objectives, outlining a clear roadmap to certification.

Targeted Consulting Approach

Whether you need assistance with specific project phases or end-to-end support, our specialists provide scalable solutions that fit your program.

Audit Readiness Reviews

Before your formal DO-254 Military Certification audit, we conduct mock evaluations and offer strategic guidance, ensuring you’re well-prepared.

“ConsuNova provided the best Hardware Certification Solution I have ever seen. I would highly recommend them to any organization needing DO-254 project review or training.”

Michael F. | Program Director, US Military

Key Phases in ConsuNova’s DO-254 Military Certification

1. Planning & Objectives

Review hardware development plans to confirm DO-254 compliance.
Establish level of design assurance (DAL A–E) tailored to the military’s specific mission-critical needs.

2. Requirements & Design

Analyze high-level and low-level hardware requirements for correctness and clarity.
Ensure hardware design artifacts align with recognized military and aerospace standards.

3. Implementation & Integration

Validate component selection, layout, and design schematics to maintain compliance.
Address unique military considerations, such as environmental testing and ruggedization requirements.

4. Verification and Validation

Conduct thorough verification for structural coverage and component-level tests.
Verify compliance with DO-254 objectives through reviews, analyses, and hardware test procedures.

5. Configuration Management & Quality Assurance

Ensure robust version control and traceability for hardware artifacts.
Confirm that your QA processes meet the higher levels of scrutiny often required by military stakeholders.

6. Final Audit & Readiness

Conduct a pre-certification audit to expose any gaps prior to DO-254 Military Certification.
Provide recommendations and support to address shortcomings for a successful final certification.

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ConsuNova’s Comprehensive DO-254 Training

Standard DO-254 Training Modules

DO-254 & History, Introduction & Needs
DO-254 Principles
ARP 4761 Safety Assessments
ARP 4754 Systems Engineering & Relationship to DO-178
Document Hierarchy & Criticality Levels
Explained DO-254 Certification Plans (PHAC, HCMP, HVVP, HDP, HPAP)
DO-254 Design Aspects
DO-254 Implementation and Reviews
DO-254 Verification & Overview and Objectives
DO-254 Traceability Objectives & Tools/Methods
Successful DO-254 Compliance Audits
Tool Qualification

Advanced DO-254 Training Modules

DO-254 Advanced Methods, Tools & Strategies
DO-254 Requirements Exercise
Problem Reporting & Streamlining
Gap Analysis & Reverse Engineering
DO-254 Verification Best Practices
Functional Failure Path Analysis (FFPA)
DO-254 Elemental Analysis

Specialized DO-254 Training Modules

Overview of the Certification Process in relation to TC/STC vs TSO/ETSO products
Emphasis on ARP 4754A (Systems Development) in relation to DO-178C.
Emphasis on ARP 4761/4761A (Safety Assessment).
In-depth DO-254 Planning.
Walkthrough of DO-254 Planning Samples and Templates.
Performing Compliance Audits.
Requirement’s and Design Workshop/Samples.
Best practices for Previously Developed HW (PDH) Compliance and Reverse Engineering.
Options for DAL-D Compliance or Military Compliance.
In-depth Function Failure Path Analysis (FFPA) Methods.
Emphasis on differences between FAA vs. EASA compliance.
Single Event Effects (SEE) and Sing Even Upsets (SEU).
Simple Electronics Hardware Compliance (SEH).
Overview of DO-178C and relationship/similarities to DO-254 process.
Emphasis on IP CORE and COTS IP.
Show COTS usage compliance to EASA memo.
Relationship with System Integration and Equipment Qualification (DO-160).

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8 Steps to Reverse Engineer Do-254

Gain insights into a unique reverse-engineering methodology for aligning proof-of-concept FPGA prototypes with DO-254 requirements. Discover key steps, considerations, and best practices to streamline your hardware assurance activities and coordinate effectively with certification authorities.

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